Sergeant Augustin D. Flanagan, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on September 29, 1864 at Chapin's Farm, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company A, 55th Pennsylvania Infantry. Flanagan was 20 years old.
37 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on April 6, 1865.
Flanagan was born on August 10, 1844 in Loretto, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Chester Springs, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Flanagan died on January 22, 1924 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, at the age of 79. He is buried at Tecumseh Cemetery in Tecumseh, Nebraska.
Flanagan is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Gallantry in the charge on the enemy's works; rushing forward with the colors and calling upon the men to follow him; was severely wounded.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Places
- Born: Loretto — map
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Timeline
- August 10, 1844Born in Loretto, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- September 29, 1864Act of valor — Chapin's Farm, VirginiaAge 20. Company A, 55th Pennsylvania Infantry
- April 6, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- January 22, 1924Died in Tecumseh, NebraskaAge 79.
- Resting placeTecumseh CemeteryTecumseh, Nebraska
Biography
Sergeant Augustin D. Flanagan (August 10, 1844 – January 22, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Flanagan received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia on September 29, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865.
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